Ukraine marks Independence Day vowing to reclaim annexed territory
KYIV, Aug 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ukraine held its first military parade in several years, celebrating the 30th anniversary of its…
Mozambique ‘tuna bond’ scandal: Ex-President Guebuza’s son on trial
One of the loans was for Mozambique’s tuna industry MAPUTO, Aug 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The son of Mozambique’s ex-president and…
Record number of migrants cross English Channel in a day
Nearly 12,500 migrants have arrived in the UK this year after making crossings in small boats LONDON, Aug 24 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
Zimbabwe to compensate victims of Mugabe-era massacre
Zimbabwe’s late president Robert Gabriel Mugabe HARARE, Aug 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) –Zimbabwe is to open talks about compensation for victims of…
US floods: Pres Biden declares ‘major disaster’ in Tennessee
WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster in the southern US state of Tennessee…
America’s tallest man dies at age 38
WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The tallest man in America — he stood 7 feet 8 inches (2.35 meters) —…
Climate change made Europe floods more likely, intense: study
PARIS, Aug 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Climate change made the deadly floods that devastated parts of Germany and Belgium last month…
Tunisian president extends suspension of parliament
TUNIS, Aug 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tunisian President Kais Saied has extended the suspension of parliament until further notice, the presidency…
Covid-19: South Africa teen pregnancies surge during pandemic
PRETORIA, Aug 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Coronavirus lockdown measures in South Africa have limited young girls’ access to contraception and abortion,…
Covid-19: New York City mandates vaccine for public school teachers, staff
NEW YORK, Aug 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — : New York City will require public school teachers and staff to get vaccinated…